Planning a trip to Vietnam for tourism or business during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) or other public holidays? During these periods, Vietnamese government departments, including the Immigration Department, enter an extended holiday mode. This significantly increases the difficulty and uncertainty of visa processing.
This guide outlines the latest holiday visa strategies to help you avoid rejections and delays, ensuring your travel plans remain seamless.
When preparing for your 2026 Vietnam trip, be aware of these three major challenges:
Office Closures & Backlogs: During the Lunar New Year, government agencies usually close for 7–9 days. Standard processing channels are shut down, and the post-holiday backlog leads to significantly slower processing speeds.
Price Fluctuations: Processing emergency visas during holidays requires extra resource coordination, meaning fees are typically higher than during standard working days.
E-visa Risks: The official E-visa system pauses reviews entirely during holidays. If you submit your application right before the break, you may not receive a result before your departure date.
Plan your application around these dates to avoid the peak rush:
| Holiday | Date(s) | Impact Level |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 | Medium |
| Lunar New Year (Tet) | Feb 14 – Feb 22, 2026 | Critical (Longest Closure) |
| Hung Kings Festival | April 26, 2026 | Medium |
| Reunification & Labor Day | April 30 – May 1, 2026 | High |
| National Day | September 2, 2026 | High |
Whenever possible, submit your application at least 15 days before the holiday begins. If you plan to depart on February 14 (Lunar New Year), we recommend completing your application by February 1.
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If you realize your visa hasn’t arrived or you forgot to apply after the holidays have already started, the Landing Visa Approval Letter is your only solution.
Online Submission: Visit our application link：https://www.yuenanyuenan.com/apply/ and select the “Landing Visa” option.
Fill Information: Provide basic passport details and select your processing speed (as fast as 1 business hour).
Confirm Email: Check your inbox after payment to verify all details are correct.
Prepare Documents: Once you receive your “Approval Letter” via email, print it and prepare:
Two (2) 4x6cm photos (white background).
$25 USD in cash (Stamping Fee).
The entry/exit form (sent to your email with the letter).
Pickup on Arrival: Upon landing at a Vietnam International Airport, head to the “Visa On Arrival” counter, submit your documents, and receive your visa stamp.
Once the official holiday begins, the E-visa system locks and cannot be bypassed. At that point, only high-cost “Emergency Landing Visas” are available.
Email: info@yuenanyuenan.com
WeChat/LINE: vietnam-visa
For travel in 2026, flexibility and backup plans are essential. Planning ahead saves money; choosing a reliable emergency service saves your trip.
